Nicksoen Gomis

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Nicksoen Gomis
Personal information
Date of birth (2002-03-15) 15 March 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Évreux, France
Height 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Toronto FC
Number 15
Youth career
2012–2018 Évreux FC 27
2018–2024 Sheffield United
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2021–2024 Sheffield United 0 (0)
2022 → Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) 7 (0)
2023 → Beerschot U23 (loan) 11 (2)
2023 → Beerschot (loan) 1 (0)
2024– Toronto FC 22 (0)
International career‡
2019 France U18 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 31 August 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 22 August 2019

Nicksoen Gomis (born 15 March 2002) is a French footballer who plays for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer.

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Early life

Gomis began playing youth football with Évreux FC 27. [1] In 2018, he joined English club Sheffield United's academy. [2]

Club career

After playing in the Sheffield Academy, the club sought out senior opportunities for him via loan. [3] In October 2021, he was loaned to Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. in the sixth tier National League North. [4] On 16 March 2022, he made his first bench appearance for the Sheffield United first team in a league match against Blackpool, but did not appear in the match. [5] In January 2023, he went on loan to Belgian club Beerschot in the second tier Challenger Pro League. [6] [7] He primarily played with Beerschot's U23 team in the fourth tier, but made his debut with the first team against RWD Molenbeek on 12 February 2023. [8]

In February 2024, he moved to Toronto FC in Major League Soccer signing a two-year contract with options for 2026 and 2027. [9] [10] There was no upfront fee on the move, but Sheffield United will receive money if Gomis plays a certain number of matches and also retain a sell-on clause. [11] He made his debut for Toronto on 3 March 2024, starting the match against the New England Revolution. [12] [13]

International career

Born in France, Gomis is of Senegalese descent. [14] He has represented the France U18, making two appearances, making his debut against Paraguay U18 in August 2019. [8]

Career statistics

As of match played 31 August 2024 [15]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sheffield United 2021–22 Championship 0000—0000
Bradford (Park Avenue) (loan) 2021–22 National League North 7000—1 [lower-alpha 1] 080
Beerschot U23 (loan) 2022–23 Belgian Division 2 112———112
Beerschot (loan) 2022–23 Challenger Pro League 1000——10
Toronto FC 2024 Major League Soccer 22040—2 [lower-alpha 2] 0280
Career total412400030482
  1. ↑ Appearance in EFL Trophy
  2. ↑ Appearances in Leagues Cup

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References

  1. ↑ "Nicksoen Gomis signs on loan from Sheffield United". K Beerschot VA . 31 January 2023.
  2. ↑ "Dubbele versterking voor Beerschot: Henri Koide en Nicksoen Gomis zijn officieel voorgesteld" [Double reinforcement for Beerschot: Henri Koide and Nicksoen Gomis have been officially introduced]. Gazet van Antwerpen (in Dutch).
  3. ↑ Sutcliffe, Richard (30 October 2021). "'We can look out for each other': Gomis and Arblaster, Sheffield United's latest youngsters on non-League learning curve" . The Athletic .
  4. ↑ "Blades Duo Join On Loan". Bradford (Park Avenue) A.F.C. 22 October 2021.
  5. ↑ Shields, James (16 March 2022). "Blackpool v Sheffield United: No goals and maybe too much guile as both teams miss a chance" . The Star .
  6. ↑ "Le défenseur Nicksoen Gomis est prêté au Beerschot par Sheffield United" [Defender Nicksoen Gomis is loaned to Beerschot from Sheffield United]. RTL Group (in French). 31 January 2023.
  7. ↑ Hall, Danny (31 January 2023). "Sheffield United sanction defender's deadline day transfer after midfielder decision made". The Star .
  8. 1 2 "Toronto FC sign French Defender Nicksoen Gomis". Toronto FC . 23 February 2024.
  9. ↑ Molinaro, John (23 February 2024). "Transaction tracker: TFC adds French defender Nicksoen Gomis". TFC Republic.
  10. ↑ Brady, Corey (23 February 2024). "Toronto FC adds French defender Nicksoen Gomis". Waking the Red.
  11. ↑ Hall, Danny (28 February 2024). "Sheffield United financial details confirmed after French youth international makes transfer move". The Star .
  12. ↑ "Insigne scores with audacious chip as Toronto FC finally wins on the road". Sportsnet . 3 March 2024.
  13. ↑ Alcantar, Marisa (5 March 2024). "Toronto FC Coach John Herdman Provides His Opinion on Nicksoen Gomis' Debut". Toronto Reds.
  14. ↑ "MLS transfers 2024: List of ins and outs at every team | Goal.com UK". www.goal.com. 15 March 2024.
  15. ↑ Nicksoen Gomis at Soccerway
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